Speech Language Pathologist PACE Optional

TriHealth is actively recruiting for a  PRN Speech Pathologist for PACE of Cincinnati.  PACE Center is located in Norwood Ohio. Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a Medicare and Medicaid program that helps people meet their health care needs in the community instead of going to a nursing home or other care facility.

The PACE Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for the speech therapy program for PACE participants. The PACE Speech-Language Pathologist assesses, diagnoses, and treats various communication disorders including speech articulation, swallowing difficulties, language comprehension, fluency, and voice quality. The PACE Speech-Language Pathologist cares for participants in the PACE Center, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities, and community living settings as indicated. The PACE Speech-Language Pathologist is a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and is responsible for completing speech therapy assessments for new PACE participants and speech therapy reassessments on enrolled PACE participants as part of the PACE IDT care planning process. The PACE Speech-Language Pathologist provides speech therapy education to participants, caregivers, and PACE staff.

Job Requirements:

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology. (Required)
1 - 2 years of experience working with a frail or elderly population, or in the absence of such knowledge willingness to have training from PACE of Cincinnati on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring. (Required)
Other Licensed by Ohio in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Upon Hire Required 
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. Preferred

Job Responsibilities:

Participates as a PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) member and is responsible for completing speech therapy assessments for new PACE participants and speech therapy reassessments on enrolled PACE participants as part of the PACE IDT care planning process. 
In collaboration with the primary care provider and IDT, develops and implements speech therapy care plans for participants, identifying and considering the medical, physical, social, and emotional needs of PACE participants. Attends IDT meetings and takes part in the participant care planning process. 
Coordinates and implements 24-hour care delivery that meets PACE participant needs across all care settings. 
Working collaboratively with the PACE primary care provider, treats PACE participants for communication disorders, including speech articulation, swallowing difficulties, language comprehension, fluency, and voice quality. 
Monitors PACE participants for changes in their health or psychosocial status requiring a speech therapy reassessment. Promptly communicates pertinent changes in participant health status to the IDT. 
Completes and maintains speech therapy documentation in the PACE EHR in accordance with the federal PACE regulation and organizational policy. 
Serves as a speech therapy subject matter expert and communicates best practices for a frail elderly population to the IDT, participants, and caregivers. Supports the PACE QI program and participates in PACE QI activities as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Bending - Rarely 
Climbing - Rarely 
Concentrating - Consistently 
Continuous Learning - Consistently 
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently 
Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently 
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently 
Kneeling - Rarely 
Lifting Lifting 50+ Lbs. - 
Lifting Pulling - Frequently 
Pushing - Frequently 
Reaching - Frequently 
Reading - Consistently 
Sitting - Frequently 
Standing - Frequently 
Stooping - Rarely 
Talking - Consistently 
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently 
Use of Hands - Frequently 
Color Vision - Frequently 
Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently 
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently 
Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS... 

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello" 

• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist 

• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS... 

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met 

• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators) 

• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS... 

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences. 

• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role. 

• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS... 

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating. 

• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe. 

• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS... 

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions. 

• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community